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T255 HJO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,424 mi
Last recorded166,424 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 166,424 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp outputs poor

n/s number plate lamp output poor

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch guards fitted

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

play in steering and suspension

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 164,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2022 162,932 miles

Nearside Front and Offside Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 158,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 151,303 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 143,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 141,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 131,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 124,663 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 124,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 115,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,030 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 86,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 72,650 miles

rear tyres on 2mm wear indicators

Pass 23 May 2007 60,608 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,910 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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T255 HJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T255 HJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T255 HJO registered?

T255 HJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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